Winston-Salem State University
Location and Contact Information
601 Martin Luther King Jr DrWinston-Salem, NC 27110-0001
USA
Main Tel: (336) 750-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The Winston-Salem State University is a 4-year, public, co-educational research university. It is situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. WSSU was established in 1892 by Dr. Simon Green Atkins. WSSU's campus stretches over an area of more than 110 acres. Every year, Winston-Salem State University enrolls more than 5,000 students.
Winston-Salem State University is comprised of the following schools and colleges:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business and Economics
- School of Education and Human Performance
- School of Health Sciences
WSSU's sports teams are nicknamed the Rams. Men’s teams take part in basketball, football, cross country, golf, track & field and tennis. Women at WSSU take part in basketball, cross country, track & field, tennis, softball, bowling and volleyball. WSSU also has a cheerleading squad.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, General.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,522 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,508 |
| Room | $ 3,946 |
| Board | $ 2,416 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid
Winston-Salem State University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 94% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 80% | $6,569 |
| Institutional Grant | 9% | $5,918 |
| Federal Grant | 63% | $4,378 |
| Pell Grant | 60% | $3,752 |
| Other Federal Grant | 38% | $1,283 |
| State or Local Grant | 69% | $2,804 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 76% | $5,496 |
| Federal Loan | 76% | $5,371 |
| Other Loan | 2% | $6,886 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Winston-Salem State University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coppin State University | Baltimore, MD | 4,051 |
| 2 | Delaware State University | Dover, DE | 3,534 |
| 3 | North Carolina Central University | Durham, NC | 8,035 |
| 4 | South Carolina State University | Orangeburg, SC | 4,888 |
| 5 | CUNY York College | Jamaica, NY | 7,157 |
| 6 | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | Lincoln University, PA | 2,524 |
| 7 | Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | 5,253 |
| 8 | The University of Texas-Pan American | Edinburg, TX | 17,534 |
| 9 | Central State University | Wilberforce, OH | 2,171 |
| 10 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | Carson, CA | 12,851 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 1,012 | 45 |
| Master | 127 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 90 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 177 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 58 |
Students
Winston-Salem State University is a historically black college.
Student enrollment was 6,442 in 2009-2010 (6,329 full-time equivalent).
About 34% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 66% of the class.
Undergrads are 93% of enrolled students and graduate students are 7%.
Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 52% Women 55% All 54%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 390-470 Math 400-470 Writing 380-450
Room and Board
Winston-Salem State University provides on-campus housing for 2,266 of its 6,329 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 67 male students received the aid (men were 60% of those receiving aid) and 44 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 40% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Winston-Salem State University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Fields Other Than Education And Business).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Art Teacher Education
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Public Administration
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- African-American/Black Studies
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
- Gerontology
MUSIC
- Music Management and Merchandising
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Molecular Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology